discuss Domain Name Trades - Is there a market?

[Robbie]

I have been thinking for a while is there a market for domain name trades, not sales but allow domain name investors to trade their names in full or partial i.e. Name + $$$ transaction?

It used to happen in the industry back in the day, I traded a few names myself.

What does everyone think? Should we have a section on NamePros dedicated for Domain Name Trades?

Would an Escrow service need to be used? if yes

 

[BrandCollectors.com]

domains are not stocks)

 

[Robbie]

domains are not stocks)

I know but you can still trade them i.e I own BookCase.us and you own Robbie.com - We agree to trade (swap/transfer) to one another instead of a cash transaction.

 

[bmugford]

I have been asked countless times in the time I have been in this field if I would consider a trade. I think that might have lead to a few trades ever.

The problem is really the same with the domain buy requests. There is a major gap between both sides.

You have people who overvalue their domains and undervalue others. There is usually a major disparity in quality between the domain one party wants and the one they offering.

Brad

 

[Business Brands]

Yes, bring the domain trades.

 

[ultradog]

Trades have been suggested numerous times (by strangers), but without an escrow party to do it, and lacking an agreed-upon equivalent cash value, I've never done one. I think it's a maneuver that just adds problems since we don't live in a barter economy.

 

[capybara]

The registrar Which Must Not Be Named can do domain trades. Although they charge $75 minimum that is about 75 average NP-sold domains worth, probably too expensive

 

[Business Brands]

As far as I know, Epik.com offers escrow service for domain trades.

 

[Business Brands]

The registrar Which Must Not Be Named can do domain trades. Although they charge $75 minimum that is about 75 average NP-sold domains worth, probably too expensive

 

[lock]

Tax kills the idea as someone would have to trade down and still pay tax on a perceived value.
Rental pool might be a more achievable idea.